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Cozy / relaxing / narrative-focused games - let's play each other's!

A topic by EmmaHolden created May 27, 2025 Views: 483 Replies: 13
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I'm loving going through as many games as I can but skill-wise I'm a bit lacking so a lot of the games that involve quick reaction times or remembering a lot of controls are difficult for me to progress far with. I really enjoy things like visual novels, cozy games, building and designing stuff or just games where there's a focus on narrative and you can progress without being very skilled. 

My own submission leans more narrative-based - you play as a fish from the sea who has been caught and put in a tank. There's a few cutscenes and three mini games but to progress to the next cutscene, you only need to score on each one (any score is fine!).

https://emmaholden.itch.io/great-fishcape

Please post your games and we can play and rate each other's!

(If I've already found yours and reviewed it, post it anyway so everyone else can see who comes to this thread!)

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I tried to make mine relaxing, hope you can give it a go.

I'm done playing for today, but will be back again tomorrow.

https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025/rate/3587730

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Mine is a little puzzle game. I tried to create a narrative experience similar to Limbo and Inside. I hope you like it! 

https://ce-tecpatl.itch.io/spherical

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I think the one I did is pretty cozy, albeit VERY short! hah I wanted to add more but ran out of time, and since this is my first jam I was at least happy I got something out! :) https://dansayshi.itch.io/seed

Submitted

Thanks for creating this thread! I feel the same, I'm kinda bad with quick reaction times and I get confused easily with multiple controls ;__; so I'm excited to try everyone's chill games!!. 
Here's our cozy drag and drop game. It's about decorating a Hermit crab's home while he's away for his 9-5 corporate job :) :
https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025/rate/3587639

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Hey, a few of the comments in my game have said it's got a educational twist to it. The intro is currently to long and I didn't have time to finish the map system i had planned but give it a try and let me know, going to play yours as soon as i get to my office. There is also task times but don't stress to much if you fail them you'll get to see my attempt at a cutscene at the end of the game 

https://lostlegacy-games.itch.io/byte-medic

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Thank you all for posting and sharing. I will get to all of these today - looking forward to playing.

Submitted

I made a cute falling sand simulation where you can build a little world and see the interactions of materials in pico8, might suit your taste https://itch.io/jam/gamedevtv-jam-2025/rate/3585111

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If you're still up for trying another game, I made one where you play as toy submarines in an aquarium and fight enemy subs: The Adventures of Tiny Sub by haseebzeeshan2010

Please read the description before you play and hope you enjoy!

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My game is a no-combat RPG... all story. Hope you'll enjoy it! https://camco-games.itch.io/insignificant

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Tried and liked your game. Left a comment. :) You can check mine here (it is story-driven).

Submitted

great plan,  hereis a link to my game, i played and voted on your, really inventive game! 

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It's great there's so many relaxing games coming up - just want to say I am still getting through these so if I've not got to yours yet, I will do very soon! Keep them coming! I've really enjoyed the ones I've seen so far. 

Submitted

Your game is great! The amount of content is mind-blowing.

Here's mine if you'd like to check it out: https://gamecells.itch.io/stranded-star